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China-US grand bargain not on horizon but small deals within reach: analysts
The big questions between the two countries are unlikely to be settled over the next four years, observer says.
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Western sanctions on China, Russia do little to change their minds: analysts
Punitive measures have neither led Beijing to slow its civilian-military integration nor convinced Moscow to roll back its war on Ukraine.
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Trump vows direct talks with Xi, rules out Musk from China strategy
American president makes clear he does not want ‘potential war’ with Beijing as he touts his ‘great relationship’ with Chinese leader.
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Hong Kong’s Cathay warns against travel to London after fire closes Heathrow
All Cathay flights scheduled to take off from London on Friday and land in Hong Kong on Saturday have been cancelled.
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Leading Chinese aircraft manufacturer aims to be able to produce 200 narrowbody jets a year by 2029, conference told.
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EU trade official downplays likelihood of Trump triggering warm ties with China
European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive the Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.
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Trump unveils plans for secretive F-47 fighter jet, as US eyes China threat
The next-generation aircraft will lead a fleet of drones designed to penetrate the air defences of China and any other potential foes.
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China’s six-gen stealth fighter update, US military cuts: SCMP daily highlights
From the sighting of one of China’s new stealth jets to blogger Sima Nan’s tax evasion fine, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
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US FCC probing if Huawei, other Chinese firms are seeking to evade curbs
Other companies under investigation include ZTE, Hikvision, China Mobile and China Telecom.
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Denmark issues travel warning for transgender people going to US
Germany has also updated its travel advisory after several of its citizens were detained at the US border.
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China is building new ships at record pace to turbocharge its car exports
Shipyards are rolling out huge vessels capable of carrying 8,600 cars as China’s auto industry seeks to accelerate its global expansion.
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Chinese team achieves ‘space-to-ground’ breakthrough in quantum satellite link
Researchers used a small, light device and portable ground stations to set a record in communications.
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‘We have to collaborate with China’: Norwegian diplomat on options in Trump era
Norwegian foreign vice-minister Andreas Kravik talks about China’s key role as uncertainties rock Europe-US ties, and the need for balance.
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Tech War
Huawei-related chip equipment maker to debut products at Shanghai trade show
SiCarrier, a chip tool maker backed by the Shenzhen government, will launch new products at the three-day Semicon China exhibition.
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US woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding: police
Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.
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Hunger Games prequel novel Sunrise On The Reaping called ‘heart-wrenching’
District 12 victor Haymitch Abernathy’s past is explored in ‘propulsive’ fifth book by Suzanne Collins set in fictional dystopia she created.
21 Mar 2025 - 3:40PM
Europe
French actor Gerard Depardieu to go on trial on sexual assault charges
Depardieu, 76, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial.
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Singapore rolls out unprecedented unemployment payouts – will it help?
The policy ‘U-turn’ is brought about by global disruptions that Singapore has been experiencing in recent years, an analyst says.
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China is building new ships at record pace to turbocharge its car exports
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